Trent Barreta released by WWE

WWE superstar released

WWE superstar Trent Barreta has become the latest star to leave the company on Friday 11^th January 2013.

Barreta was on borrowed time for many years, after failing to become interesting with minimal people talking about him, however WWE offered no condolence with its customed “future endeavours” sign off, causing speculation to bad partings from its WWE Universe since WWE quietly disbanded him.

Barreta was mostly famous for NXT minimalism and a tag team with Caylen Croft, though couldn't interest any fans, nor have any ideas on where to take his character.

This was best suited for all involved.

Tyler Reks, who asked for and sought his release a couple months back also departed from WWE, highlighting a potential need for newer stars with fresh opportunities to come forward. Others backstage in WWE should remain, and given chances to work. Those on the list that could benefit the product by leaving range from Ezekiel Jackson, Curt Hawkins, Titus O'Neil, Darren Young and Jack Swagger, though the latter three would likely remain. They should go. Thy do nothing for WWE, and those left can be reworked into solid positions for the company when it gives direction and focus.

Of course, Alicia Fox should probably go, but, she is a demographic among the extremely small number of females, as well as promotional work a positive. 

Further releases are expected to come, as further signings also flow forward. 

© Max Waltham 16th January 2013







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Brodus Clay:Somebody Call Yer Daddies! My Bad...

Brodus Clay's month long Debut 
as the Funkasaurus...

Brodus Clay has debuted! Officially thrown onto the Raw airwaves on the 9th January broadcast, Clay, now highly billed (WWE can do it when they want, cant they) , donned a red tracksuit and coat, complete with bowler esq hat. Accompanied by two smoking hot dancers in matching laced attire, Clay came out to a glitter ball entrance theme and funky disco music.

Clay came to get his Funk on. Now known as the Funkasaurus, Clay, even has his own fireworks pop from the turnbuckles after his ending routine in the middle of the ring with his dancers. Clay also performs a trousers strip reminiscent of a Chippendale.

With the Funkettes, who also
outdo the atypical Divas

Strip Dance off with the Mamma Cougar...

In what many, including oneself instantly saw as a jokey gimmick angle that ruined Clay’s prospects as a performer, many still share this notion, Max Waltham will explain in detail…

Wrestling Wonders previously wrote in numerous posts that Christian should adopt red coloured, shorter tights, in order to adapt himself in portrayal to the masses in the company in order to resurrect his career. In a classic swerve, Clay now sports that very colour, and shortness in tights. He also grooves to Disco and Funk, a lost art form. Have a listen people, that was where the music was at its best.

Woo! Sparks a flying for a thrilling entro...

Though an inside joke and mock to Max, firstly, WW doesn’t care if you pull an ’inside’ - it broadens my cheek to cheek smile. Secondly, the angle, designed to prove something to outsiders, actually works in hindsight. It puts Clay over, gives entertainment and above all else, gives Clay a chance to gain audience receptiveness.

Of course, with a gimmick in WWE as this, it can only have a limited shelf life, is the fullest concern of it’s Universe. And those sceptical cannot contemplate how to take Clay seriously, now he is billed in squash job matches, on the victorious end.

Clay, has defeated Curt Hawkins, JTG, Heath Slater (Drew McIntyre, at the Royal Rumble PPV) and Tyler Reks in consecutive weeks over his monthly  Raw debut.

Got some Green, White and Red, Waltham mentioned Red and Green,
but should NEVER be seen together.

Funky Brodo-saurus!

And the finger tape looks ’saurus-y. So, all in all, the look, feel and presentation is fine. However, "Red and Green should never be seen." 

It’s enjoyable and receives the seal of Waltham approval. Though it needs to gather steam and branch out into a strengthen backbone of booking procedure.

©  Max Waltham 7th February 2012

WWE SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT 2011

The supplemental draft 2011 decided to move 22 surplus stars after it's main broadcast on RAW which saw an extra move wasted by John Cena's dominance in the main draft.

Announced on WWE's main website, they decided to move some predictable selections, other's interestingly, moved, previously thought to be unneccessary.

DANIEL BRYAN, due for a move, left RAW but accepted with open arms by the WWE Universe. Many are expecting high things from Danny Boy, so WWE now needs to re evaluate the fact that Bryan has an audience firmly behind him ( and not just the 'Internet Darlings'), and can grow and produce stock value for those at Gorilla. Use him to your advantage and create a new vantage point for the company. He has main event poise should you promote it.

Delish and Talented! Capitalise now..

Also heading to the blue brand are THE USO'S and TAMINA. Previously I wrote that the draft should have left Tamina on RAW with Santino, and I stick to it for the fact that JIMMY and JEY USO need space to breathe and regain their position in the Tag division - which is possible. They are the only team in WWE alongside Slater and Gabriel that can re build it right now.

All 3 kept together, will they begin a career now?

What can he do?

Re-form with Zack? please no, Ryder can go places..

JTG went solo to RAW, along with CURT HAWKINS (many surprised he was still employed) and the masterpiece CHRIS MASTERS. It would be rather nice to see the masterhunk set some parallels on RAW. Even a Zack/Masters presentation as an important and not jobber value fued can invigorate the product.

The 'Masterhunk' © Max Waltham :p

Unfortunatly (and again predicted) WWE moved Bimbo Bimbo aka KELLY KELLY 

Bimbo Bimbo - for good reason here

over to it's flagship show. She could have had another year on S/D for development (slim as that would be) If Kelly nabs the Diva's title as WWE is quietly planning it will signal the end of all Women and Divas and it will never come back from this. The female equivalent of John Cena will ruin everything for the Unified Women's title - which it still is. It will also be a massive slap in the face and insult to THE FABULOUS MOOLAH.

Moolah, when Women meant something

As Women's Champion (which is still Undisputed 'Diva's' Title)

It isn't taking off yet...

Drew 'Crap' 'Mc' Intyre has also been thrown to the red ship. At this rate of his career, DREW MCINTYRE will not sustain any momentum as a future champ or even mid card. Focus on others, then McIntyre later - having time to grow in himself will benefit him. 'Fans' will not get on board at this stage.

Don't you just love his tufty hair?

Diva Devine!

Could he 'play' with Sin Cara?

WILLIAM REGAL added some class to S/D, as well as YOSHI TATSU adding to the demographic. TYSON KIDD also added a touch of pink along with real life girlfriend NATALYA. Understandable for both to move though Nattie should've been on RAW still to keep her supporters and keep herself in the game.

Is he happy?

Glamazon as Women's Champ

Best bud BETH PHOENIX crossed shrores and will resurface on RAW. The move was neccessary and the right one for the division. Alongside Gail Kim to step it up with Kharma would be welcomed. Though we are gagging for Kim to have the lead role!

Maryse sold well. Kharma is here, Raw-hh!

JACK SWAGGER finally came back to RAW! This has thrilled me, but i'm sure to be regretting it soon, as the masses 'up top' won't fully push him back towards the main picture now Del Rio has moved. Del Rio should have remained S/D's top brass, leaving Orton and Swagger on RAW. Nethertheless, please stop the pairing with McIntyre to give them 'something to do'. And DON'T throw him back to Evan Bo-u-ring. That is what ruined his building process to Heavyweight Champion/main event material.

Still Champ material

Don't trip over your own foot down the ramp this time :)

What to say..

ALICIA FOX moved as did THE GREAT KHALI to the Smackdown brand. Neither have any interest, which should worry WWE into doing something.


TED DIBIASE also got his move. The poster boy of the Draft, as I stated before, needed this move, now it is his last chance to set the world alight, and we hope you do it! Give time and allow for feud's to develop and not be thrown to a tag team dynamic again. Interestingly all 3 of LEGACY are on the blue brand, just as all 3's careers are taking off in different stances. MARYSE however didn't join her beau on blue.

<3 Will Cody Rhodes mock those pearly whites?

TYLER REKS (RAW) has the look of someone who can add a different aspect if used correctly. KOFI KINGSTON needed his move, however, once again... WWE gave him the US Title (see Extreme Rules 2011 Review) which I wrote was a bad move to predicatably do to make sure RAW had a secondary title due to S/D having both mid card champs.

New home, new fans?

On RAW now..

S/D now has 2 lobster heads!

SHEAMUS was the final star to move in the supplemental draft as number 30 (the 22nd supplemental, 30 in total including the Televised draft on RAW). Sheamus did not need to move. He should have stayed on RAW gaining more of a place there and his spot could have been saved for John Morrison to move.

A - Rod was on Daybreak!!

Rileylicious!


ALEX RILEY was predictably seperated from The Miz and sent to Friday Night Smackdown! I will miss him on RAW, though if WWE correctly manouver him on S/D, Riley can become a serious player for WWE in the future. He has his expreicence with Miz, Fueded with top brass Cena and played with S/D's top man - Randy Orton. He also has talented skills in the ring alongside a sustainable voice on the mic. Riley can add a whole new dimension WWE is crying out for. This is the man to push forward for 2011, even though you don't fully realise it. Given the green light, Smackdown can shine brighter than the company predicts itself. Act now, think later has been the philosphy on rushed stars who weren't able or ready (except for Swagger and Sheamus), well with Riley - act now, think later applies. His labour seems fruitful for the future. 

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The Uso's got some dance moves! (As does Michael Cole..)